Housekeeping Aide - Estherville

Hope Haven Inc.•Estherville, IA

About The Position

Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual. We are currently looking to hire an On-Call Housekeeping Aide. Performs general cleanup of all areas of the building as directed including vacuuming carpeted areas and rugs, dusting furniture and fixtures, bathroom cleaning, mopping, window washing, and keeping areas neat, clean and sanitized. Remove garbage and recycling materials on a routine basis replacing liners in trash cans. Handle emergency cleaning and upkeep requests.

Requirements

Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Strength and flexibility to assist with indoor and outdoor care needs.
Physically able to walk, stoop, stand, sit and climb stairs.
Physically able to stand for 2 or more hours at a time.
High school graduate or GED/HSED preferred.
Good written and verbal communication skill
Must be 18 years of age.
Must pass a health assessment at time of hire.
Have the ability to maintain up to date health assessment as requested.
Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.

Responsibilities

Cleans and maintains various floor surfaces within a building or work space by sweeping or vacuuming and mopping those surfaces using proper cleaning products.
Clean and disinfects bathroom fixtures using proper cleaning and disinfectant products. Restock supplies in the bathrooms such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap, etc.
Cleans and disinfects dining room counters, tables, chairs and microwaves.
Clean windows (weather permitting) using proper cleaning products.
Inform supervisor of any repairs needing to be done on the building, equipment or other areas of need.
Inform supervisor of any cleaning products, or equipment that needs to be ordered or purchased to complete housekeeping tasks.
Dust furniture, desks, bookshelves and cabinets in offices, and handrails in hallways. May sanitize door handles.
Maintain a daily checklist of areas cleaned,and maintained to keep the building clean and neat.
Performs outdoor upkeep as needed by sweeping sidewalks.
Sweeps and mops or vacuums entry areas daily.
Promote personal safety and safety measures. Follow all safety procedures when cleaning and using cleaning products.